The Learning Styles of distance learning Mathematics students at a university in the semi-arid region of Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

Distance Education represents a way of democratizing education, reaching remote regions through methodological innovations. In this scenario, understanding the learning styles of future mathematics teachers is crucial for the teaching-learning process of the subject. This research highlights a survey regarding the most prevalent Learning Style among undergraduate students in the 6th period of the mathematics course in the distance modality of a university in the semi-arid region of Rio Grande do Norte to assist in pedagogical planning, adjusting the training to the needs of future teachers to apply varied and efficient approaches in their pedagogical activities. Based on the Learning Styles model, the research used the N-ILS (New Index of Learning Styles) to determine the students' Learning Styles. The study analyses revealed a predominance of the sensory, visual, reflective and sequential styles.